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IP Destin Magazine was out and about purveying the
goods at the local Farmers Markets on the weekend
of July 14. The markets had a wide variety of items
ranging from Captain Dave’s Tuna dip to home made
hot sauce, doggy treats, and fresh produce.
The nearby, 30A Farmers’ Market had been started in May of
2013 by Diane Kolopanas when she saw the lack of farmers markets
in the area. Diane decided to fi ll the void and start the market
because of her background in hospitality and events. Diane stated,
“Since my husband and I have been fi rm believers in eating clean
with organic and natural foods and seeking holistic medicine if
possible. We decided that this venture would be a perfect fi t for us.”
Diane later reached out to the town Management in Rosemary
Beach and Grand Boulevard who had also been wanting a farmer’s
market but could not fi nd anyone to operate it. After brief
discussions they agreed that she would bring them a year-round
farmers market. The Grand Boulevard Farmers Market opened
in June of 2014 and operates on Saturdays while the Rosemary
Market, which is the largest with over 50 vendors, operates on
Sundays. There is also a farmers market at Seascape in Miramar
Beach and one in Niceville, on Wednesdays and Saturdays
respectively.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Antonia Pope & Ann-Morgan Perry
VIP Destin at Grand Boulevard
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